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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 346.84, 519.64 and 225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 346.84, 519.64 and 225.12 is: 337.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346.84 : 519.64 = 225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346.84/519.64 = 225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346.84x = 519.64 × 225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346.84x = 116,981.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,981.36/346.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.28

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